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    Published: Oct 21, 2021 · Modified: Jun 2, 2023 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    What To Serve with Lasagna

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    If you are trying to figure out what goes well with homemade lasagna for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Lasagna is a classic family favorite and a comfort food staple that has been around for decades.  It really needs another comfort food side recipe to make a complete meal. Therefore, you will want to pick the best easy side dish to go with any baked Italian lasagna recipe.   

    Whether you want a salad, soup, vegetables, baked goods, or more, I have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with lasagna. All of these sides pair well with the seasonings, pasta, cheeses, vegetables, and meat that makes the lasagna a popular Italian recipe.  It originated from Europe with different forms of it but can you believe it is not originally from Italy.  To find out where it was first created, learn about the HISTORY OF LASAGNA.

     

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    What to Serve with Lasagna

    This is a tasty list of what to offer with lasagna.  To help you decide what to serve with lasagna, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone.  There are comfort food classics, healthy salads, kinds of bread,  soups, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and fancy sides.  This recipe roundup of what to make with lasagna includes:

     

    • Baked Goods, & Appetizers
    • Soup, Salads & Vegetable Side Dishes
    • Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
    • Drinks & Desserts 

     

    Baked Goods, & Appetizers

     There are also appetizers and fresh-baked bread recipes to make that pair well with lasagna.  They are comforting, yummy, and family favorites. 

    How to Make Artisan Ciabatta Bread
    Homemade rustic artisan ciabatta bread has a crispy crust and a tender chewy inside. This classic Italian recipe comes out so good & is easy to make. There is nothing like fresh-baked bread straight from the oven.
    Ciabatta Bread
    Ciabatta partially sliced on a cutting board.
    Taralli Pugliesi - Italian Black Pepper Cookies
    Taralli are wonderful baked wheat flour rings that are a classic snack in Italy.  Taralli are savory bites that are crispy on the outside and have flaky inside.  The taste is a wonderful combination of floral olive oil and spicy black pepper with every nibble.
    Taralli - Black Pepper Cookies
    Taralli - Italian Pepper Cookies overhead plated with a red napkin
    Easy Homemade Soft Dinner Rolls
    The best soft homemade dinner rolls baked using yeast are easy to make. These rolls are delicious and enjoyed best when warm straight out of the oven.
    Soft Dinner Rolls
    Freshly baked easy homemade soft dinner rolls
    Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts
    Crispy oven-baked marinated artichoke hearts is the easiest recipe ever. It is so simple to cook marinated, canned, or frozen artichoke hearts in the oven on high heat to get a crispy outside and a tender inside. They're best as an appetizer, healthy snack, salad pizza topping, or side dish. Artichoke hearts are a wonderful cracker or chip replacement that makes a good gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, and keto dipper.
    Crispy Baked Artichoke Hearts
    Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts featured closeup
    Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta
    This traditional bruschetta combines the perfect flavors of fresh Roma tomatoes, sweet basil, salty capers, and pungent garlic.
    Tomato Basil Bruschetta
    Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta The Short Order Cook
    Sweet & Spicy Butter Board
    For the best sweet & spicy butter board try this easy recipe. This trending appetizer or first course takes bread and butter to a new gourmet level. It's creamy, salty, & irresistible.
    Sweet & Spicy Butter Board
    Butter board with toppings and bread for spreading.

     

     

     

    Soup, Salads & Vegetable Side Dishes

    Here are some great homemade soups and salads to eat with lasagna. The vegetable recipes also all pair well as a side dish along with lasagna. 

    Easy Vegetable Rice Soup (vegetarian & gluten-free)
    An easy vegetable rice soup that is vegetarian and full of flavor. This recipe uses vegetable broth, fresh vegetables, tomatoes, rice, and seasonings for a hearty vegan soup that everyone will love.
    Vegetable Rice Soup
    Vegetarian Rice Soup featured postcard template
    Vegan Italian Chopped Salad
    The best vegan Italian chopped salad is packed with garbanzo beans for protein and a bunch of fresh vegetables. It has juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and delicious Italian classic ingredients like olives, artichoke hearts, & spicy pepperoncini. Vegan Italian dressing recipe included for a great combination for lunch, dinner, side, or appetizer. It is gluten-free, healthy, & tasty for everyone to enjoy.
    Italian Chopped Salad
    Overhead image of plated salad ready to eat with fork.
    Rice and Fava Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    The best spring salad of rice and fresh fava beans. It is tossed with lemon vinaigrette & topped with scallions and lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor.
    Rice & Fava Bean Salad
    Rice and Fava Beans Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    Antipasto Rice Salad
    Rice paired with antipasto ingredients like salami, mozzarella, and olives are mixed with Italian dressing for a wonderful gluten-free salad alternative to pasta salad.
    Antipasto Rice Salad
    Antipasto Rice Salad
    Spinach Blueberry Salad
    A colorful salad of fresh spinach, ripe blueberries, sharp parmesan, & crunchy pecans is a lovely spring recipe. It's fresh, nutty, sweet, & savory in every delicious bite. 
    Spinach Blueberry Salad
    Spinach Blueberry Salad recipe on a platter.
    Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Pears & Goat Cheese
    Beautiful green spinach is dressed with tangy creamy goat cheese, tart crunchy pomegranates, and juicy pears.
    Pomegranate Spinach Salad
    POMEGRANATE SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS AND GOAT CHEESE
    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with brown sugar are a wonderful simple side dish.  To make Brussel sprouts even more wonderful add bacon and blue cheese for a sweet, salty, creamy, and nutty delight. 
    Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
    Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese featured overhead
    Air Fryer Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan
    Broccolini is crispy thanks to the air fryer. It is all dressed up with fresh lemon & parmesan. This garlicky recipe is savory, salty, & bright with a punch of citrus.  You'll love this Italian-inspired fresh vegetable side dish or appetizer.
    Air Fryer Broccolini
    Platter of air fryer broccolini with lemon and parmesan.
    Air Fryer Green Beans
    In just 10 minutes, this recipe for crispy air fryer green beans is the best. This simple side dish with few ingredients is quick & easy.
    Air Fryer Green Beans
    Air Fryer green beans plated with fresh lemon.
    Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
    Instant pot steamed broccoli is a healthy and easy recipe that comes out perfect every time. In just a few minutes fresh broccoli is cooked and ready to enjoy.  This method works in any electric pressure cooker with or without a steamer basket and results in fresh steamed broccoli that is not mushy. 
    Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
    Steamed Broccoli featured in instant pot overhead shot

     

    Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes

    This category of ideas to serve with lasagna includes keto, low-carb, paleo, or gluten-free recipes. If you are enjoying a low-carb or gluten-free lasagna you can still have a tasty side dish or added protein. All of these ideas are great to keep you on your special diet.  My recipe for LOW-CARB KETO LASAGNA WITH CREPINI is one of my most popular recipes and there is a good reason since this keto lasagna is hands down the best recipe out there. 

    Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers
    Instant Pot Italian sausage and peppers is a quick & easy recipe. They are great for sandwiches or as is for the best keto, low-carb, or gluten-free meal. This Instant Pot sausage and pepper recipe is done in one pot and is complete in just 20-minutes. 
    Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers
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    Pan-Seared Shrimp
    Juicy pan-seared shrimp in a lemon butter garlic sauce is a quick recipe perfect for any meal or as an appetizer. This easy shellfish recipe is rich, buttery, & decadent.
    Pan-Seared Shrimp
    Overhead image of a frying pan filled with cooked shrimp in butter sauce.
    Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
    This recipe for authentic Italian chicken drumsticks is bursting with flavor thanks to an easy lemon, pepper, garlic, and herb marinade. The chicken legs are grilled to juicy perfection.
    Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
    Italian Chicken Drumsticks
    Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
    This restaurant-quality low-carb keto cream of mushroom soup is easy to make and simply delicious. The creamy texture with sherry creates a rich velvety mushroom soup that is so much better than any Campbell’s condensed version you can buy. 
    Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
    Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup featured overhead two bowls
    Keto Fat Head Rolls
    Homemade soft keto rolls using almond flour are not just low carb (4 net carbs each!) but will please any appetite. They are sturdy enough for use as bread for sandwiches, buns for hamburgers, and great plain.
    Fat Head Rolls
    Keto Fat Head Rolls plated
    Keto Low-Carb Sausage Balls
    These homemade sausage balls are an easy low-carb recipe great for a keto breakfast, brunch, appetizer, or snack.  They are full of flavor, tender, simple, and packed with protein while also being gluten-free.
    Keto Sausage Balls
    Homemade Low-Carb Sausage Balls featured overhead close up
    No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs
    Tart and creamy lemon cheesecake fat bombs are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and get more fat into your keto diet. These are easy to make and only a few ingredients for the best low-carb or diabetic dessert or snack.
    Cheesecake Fat Bombs
    No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs

    Drinks & Desserts

    The best cocktails or drinks to enjoy with Lasagna. If you want something that is not traditional or a special dessert, these recipes are great to serve with your next Italian dinner.

     

    Creamy Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
    Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail recipe. Like a combination of a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.
    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini featured on table
    Soft Italian Ricotta Cookies
    For soft Italian ricotta cookies with a hint of lemon, this classic recipe is the best. This traditional cookie served often at Christmas or Easter is amazing any time of year. The small cake-like cookie has a sweet lemon glaze and crunchy nonpareil sprinkles.
    Soft Italian Ricotta Cookies
    Overhead view of a plate piled with frosted and sprinkles cookies
    Cheesecake Without a Springform Pan(no crust)
    The perfect gluten-free cheesecake that is easy to bake and does not require a springform pan. The scoopable cheesecake is crustless but no one will miss it. The decadent dessert is even better when you add your favorite toppings.
    Cheesecake without a Springform Pan
    Gluten-Free Scoopable Cheesecake (no crust)

     

    Stewed Pears
    Sweet pears are stewed with sugar and cinnamon for a sweet treat. They are great for breakfast or for dessert as a topping or accompaniment. This quick and easy recipe makes wonderfully spiced pears.
    Stewed Pears
    Stewed Pears featured image of a white ramekin filled with stewed pears with a touch of cinnamon a spoon and red cloth napkin are to the left
    Fresh Strawberry Mousse Parfait
    Fresh strawberry mousse is an easy parfait dessert. It’s light and healthy with mounds of yummy berry whipped cream and puree layer making for a great no-bake recipe. 
    Strawberry Mousse
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    Other Italian Main Courses

    These recipes will complete that lasagna supper. But these recipes are also great with other Italian main courses. So whip these up with your favorite pasta dish, chicken cutlets, or CrockPot Chicken Cacciatore. You cannot go wrong.

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    What to Serve with Lasagna PIN 4 images for dinner rolls sausage balls, espresso martini and rice soup

    What to Serve with Lasagna

    Angela
    If you are trying to figure out what goes well with lasagna for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Try any of these new recipes for other comfort foods, types of bread, salads, vegetables, or more. I have you covered with so many choices on what to serve and eat with homemade lasagna. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 0 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Dessert, Salad, Side Dish, Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Try any of the great recipes below:

    • Ciabatta
    • Air Fryer Broccolini
    • Fava & Rice Salad
    • Tomato Bruschetta
    • Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Italian Drumsticks
    • Sausage & Peppers
    • Chopped Salad
    • Sausage Balls
    • Cream of Mushroom Soup
    • Espresso Martini

    Instructions
     

    • Make your favorite lasagna recipe.
    • Choose one or more of these recipes to serve along with it.
    • Enjoy
    Keyword appetizers, desserts, drinks, Italian, salads, side dishes, sides, soups
     
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    1. Mikey says

      September 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe ideas. Thank you.

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      • Angela says

        September 12, 2022 at 7:44 pm

        You are welcome.

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